The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Touring Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI (08 - 11)
€ 51,300

€ 40,300

€ 51,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 525d Touring is 0.8 inches shorter and 0.2 inches wider.
BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
73
79.9
73.2 in
Width
73 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
116.9
193.2
111.9
194
193.2 in
Length
194 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
111.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4960 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.23 %

General
BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
F11
Generation
C6 (4F)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
CCDA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.8 L / 137 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
215 hp
187 hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 525d Touring
332 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Performance
BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 525d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
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18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.75 lb/hp
BMW 525d Touring
18.71 lb/hp
19.75 lb/hp
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 525d Touring
46 mpg
28 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
39 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
853 mi
Range
524 mi
BMW 525d Touring
853 mi
524 mi
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
157.2 kWh
BMW 525d Touring
104.9 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 525d Touring
Audi A6 Avant 2.8 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft











47.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47 cu ft